CFSA: Cultivating Exceptional Potential
In the News
1) Why was this program a good fit for your academic interests? My name is Emily Kraus and I am a junior physics major here at SU. During the summer of 2013 I participated in an NSF-funded research experience for undergraduates (REU) at Rutgers University. This was a good fit for my academic interests because…
Are you planning for next summer or working on applications? CFSA is here to help! Check out this link to a list of summer opportunities: https://nationalscholarships.syr.edu/?page_id=3718 No matter where you are in the process, come by our drop-in advising sessions especially to talk about summer plans or applications: Summer Starts Here Jan. 16th 3:00 – 4:30…
Interested in learning more about the Fulbright US Student Program? Take a study break and join us for Friday Focus on Fulbright this week: Dec. 6th, 202 Hall of Languages, 12:30-1:30 PM. Please RSVP here: https://nationalscholarships.syr.edu/?event=do-you-want-to-be-fulbright-scholar-and-travel-the-world 1) What’s been the most surprising aspect of your experience in Malaysia? The most surprising aspect of my time here…
1) How did you hear about the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) and decide to apply? As dual chemistry and biology major at SU, I was actively involved in chemistry research in Prof. Rob Doyle’s lab. The more I immersed myself in my research, the more I realized that I should…
Welcome back everyone! What is Friday Focus? A series of information sessions and workshops to help you identify opportunities and find funding for them. We have a fantastic set of sessions for you this fall – and we’ll serve refreshments! Head over to the “Events” tab to get the full schedule and…
What We Do
CFSA helps Syracuse University undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni apply for national scholarships and fellowships. These external awards provide funding and recognition across a range of disciplines and interests.
You can read more about CFSA in this SU News story.
Institutional Endorsement
We require all Syracuse University students who are seeking institutional endorsement for the Marshall Scholarship and Rhodes Scholarship to register with CFSA by June 1 and to complete an “Intent to Apply” form by July 1, detailing their record on leadership, service, academic accomplishments, and their rationale for the application.
A campus committee will meet in July to review these forms and select the students who will be endorsed by the University. Students seeking CFSA’s support and assistance with applications to the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship, the Schwarzman Scholars Program, the Luce Scholars Program, or the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program should also complete the form. The “Intent to Apply” Form will open in late May and close on July 1st.
Prestigious Fellowships Intent to Apply Form
Let us know if you intend to apply for a prestigious award (those listed under "Institutional Endorsement" above) by completing this form by July 1st.
Upcoming Events
To request disability accommodations for any of the CFSA-hosted events below, please email cfsa@syr.edu
National Recognitions
